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A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is due to come into force across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire in the early hours of tomorrow. The Met Office warning runs from 3am until 10pm tomorrow, with the potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and large hail. Forecasters say some areas could see 20 to 30 millimetres of rain […]

The theft of several drain covers from a road near Great Bowden has raised safety concerns for motorists and other road users. The covers were stolen from Langton Road over the weekend, leaving a number of holes along the edge of the road. It is believed the covers were taken for their scrap metal value. […]

Police say their investigation into a stabbing in Market Harborough last month is ongoing. Two people arrested following the incident in Shropshire Close on July 5th remain on bail while enquiries continue. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being found with stab wounds at around 11.30pm. During the early hours of […]

Police are appealing for information after a shop window was damaged in Market Harborough. The damage was caused at the Crew Clothing shop on The Square late last night or during the early hours of today. Officers are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident to come […]

An man has denied a series of charges including allegedly supplying cocaine and heroin after being arrested in Fleckney. Nicolas McManus was charged after officers from Leicestershire Police’s Neighbourhood Proactive Team executed a warrant at an address in Goshawk Close in June. McManus, 27, of Oadby, pleaded not guilty at Leicester Crown Court to multiple […]

HFM will continue broadcasting across Market Harborough and the surrounding area for at least another ten years after securing an extension to its broadcasting licence. The renewal comes ahead of HFM celebrating its 20th birthday next year, having launched full-time in February 2007. It is the fourth time HFM has successfully secured a licence extension […]

The Oxendon Tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way near Market Harborough has reopened after major resurfacing and drainage work. The tunnel was closed for around six weeks while the existing path was excavated and a new, more durable surface was laid. The nearby car park has also reopened, meaning the route is now fully accessible […]

An abandoned rabbit has been rescued after being found dumped in a crate in Desborough with no food or water. Animals In Need said the rabbit was found by members of the public, who alerted the animal rescue charity. The charity said the rabbit was in good condition despite being left without food or water, […]

The historic former Joules shop in Market Harborough could be given a facelift under newly submitted plans. The Grade II listed building on the High Street has been empty since Joules relocated from the premises last year. The Market Harborough and The Bowdens Charity, which owns the property, has applied for permission to carry out […]